Audit and consulting

The specialists of Mining audit and consulting department possess unique experience in various fields of geology and mining, and are skilled in computer-based technologies of data processing and representation.

Mining and geological services:

Generalization and analysis of exploration and research works with recommendations on its further performance. Assessment of exploration projects;

Preparation and generation of databases from the available results of exploration works;

QA/QC – quality control of geological exploration;

Assessment of mineral resources and ore reserves in accordance with JORC code;

Full scope of works on feasibility assessment of mineral deposits according to Russian and international standards for foreign banks and investors (Scoping Study and Pre-Feasibility Study, NI 43-101);

Feasibility Study (FS) of geological and operational parameters with deposit reserves estimate and support of the results in State Reserves Committee;

Independent preliminary review (prior to submission of the reports to State Reserves Committee) and review of business plans of mining companies;

Due Diligence of mineral resource and reserves estimates;

Implementation of systems for control of ore quality;

Audit of mining and processing plant operation;

Determination of optimal open mining works boundaries, optimization of mining works schedule with determination of supply streams according to periods of mine life, ore bodies and horizons using state-of-the-art optimization programs;

Development of Design Criteria;

Consulting in subsoil resources management;

3D modeling of ore bodies and mining facilities;

Development of strategies and projects for implementation of mining and geological systems at mining plants;

Training of mining specialists to use geological and mining software systems.